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SD57 DVA

2007 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Ka42,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 DVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,289 miles

Both sides front wishbone mountings are worn and deteriorated

Nearside front chassis leg mounting is damaged

Offside rear sill section is damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2016 88,289 miles

Fuel system component insecure Filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded And damaged to excess (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

Both sides front wishbone mountings are worn and deteriorated

Nearside front chassis leg mounting is damaged

Offside rear sill section is damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,150 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,909 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,909 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2012 42,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 29,671 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,086 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 21,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SD57 DVA is a 2007 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD57 DVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SD57 DVA is a 2007 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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